2021 Review: Ford Mustang Mach E

Not all great road trips require that you drive long distances. That fact makes the new all-electric Ford Mustang Mach E a viable getaway vehicle.

As road-trip transportation goes, this compact crossover offers a lot to like beyond handsome styling, abundant acceleration and crisp handling reminiscent of the long-running coupe that shares its galloping pony badges. Front-seaters enjoy an enormous vertical touch screen that manages to be both beautiful to look at and a pleasure to use. In back is an adult-friendly rear seat and as much as 59.6 cubic feet of cargo room.

If there’s a downside here, it’s how far you can travel on a full “tank” of electrons. Our so-called extended-range version of the Mach E had a larger battery pack good for about 270 miles with all-wheel drive, though our real-world tests found that figure to be a trifle optimistic.

Still, the idea of hitting the road in an environmentally friendly set of wheels has definite appeal no matter where you’re headed.

STRENGTHS

One-pedal driving (in other words,virtually ignoring the brake pedal) is possible.
Front trunk offers additional storage.

WEAKNESSES

Ride may be too firm for some.
With no engine sounds to mask road noise, cabin can seem noisy.

BOTTOM LINE

A particularly appealing reinvention of the iconic Mustang legacy

PRICING

Base Price: $42,895
As Tested: $56,400

SAFETY

NHTSA: Overall: Not yet tested.

EPA Estimated Range

235 miles